A-C-S'S RELAY FOR LIFE IN COLUMBUS
2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the American Cancer Society and this year's Relay for Life event in Columbus will be big!  You can get a team together and help the A-C-S toward stamping out cancer.  The Relay for Life will be on Friday, May 17th, and Saturday, May 18th, at the Columbus East High School Athletic Field from 6:00 PM - 6:00 PM. For more information, call Michelle at 812-343-4213 or click here.

LITERACY FESTIVAL AT CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL IN COLUMBUS
The Bartholomew County Literacy Task Force will sponsor the annual Literacy Festival on Saturday, May 18th, at Central Middle School from Noon - 3:00 PM.  The festival is free and will feature educational booths, the Bubble Truck and Buffoon the Clown and his balloon sculptures.  Hoopdaloop will provide fitness opportunities with water-weighted hula hoops and the Book Express will provide books for all.  For more information, visit www.bartholomewreads.org.

 
A-C-S'S RELAY FOR LIFE IN JENNINGS COUNTY
2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the American Cancer Society and this year's Relay for Life event in Jennings County is Saturday, May 18th, and Sunday, May 19th. You can get a team together and help the A-C-S toward stamping out cancer. The Relay for Life will be at the Jennings County High School Track from 9:00 AM - 9:00 AM. For more information, click here.

DOLL AND BEAR SHOW AND SALE AT BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY 4-H FAIRGROUNDS
The Dolls Night Out Club of Columbus will present their 30th annual Doll and Bear Show & Sale on Saturday, May 18th, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the Bartholomew County 4-H Fairground's Community Building.  Admission is free.  There will be antique, modern, collectible, and original dolls and bears.  For more information, call 812-376-9124.

KIWANIS CLUB OF VERSAILLES "TASTE OF SUMMER GRILLIN' CONTEST"
The Kiwanis Club of Versailles invites you to their Inaugural "Taste of Summer Grillin' Contest" on Saturday, May 18th, from Noon - 6:00 PM at the Ripley County Courthouse Square in Versailles.  Come share your talents in the grilling contest with ribs, chicken, pork, and fish.  There will be wine tasting by Ertel Cellars Winery, cooking demonstrations, and entertainment by the Bob Lafary Band.  Admission is free.  For more information, call Amy at 812-689-6654 or visit www.ripleycountychamber.org.

COMMUNITY CONCERT & HOG ROAST AT NORTH CHRISTIAN CHURCH
The North Christian Church, 850 Tipton Lane, Columbus, will host a Community Concert & Hog Roast on Saturday, May 18th, from 3:00 - 6:00 PM.  The concert will feature local musicians D.I.G., Shilombish, and others.  Proceeds will go to the Kenya Mission trip.  For more information, call the church at 372-1531 or visit www.africainlandchurch.org.

TRUCK-A-PALOOZA 2 AT IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN COLUMBUS
Indiana Country, 101.5 WKKG will present Truck-A-Palooza 2 on Saturday, May 18th, at Ivy Tech Community College in Columbus from 3:00 - 7:00 PM.  Any kind of truck is welcome to take part in this free show, plus the band "Hotwired" will play all afternoon during the show.  Truck-A-Palooza 2 is brought to you by: Renner Ford/Honda, Bear Hardware, Frontier Communications, and Bob Poynter Ford.

HOPE-CLIFFORD-HAUSER ALUMNI BANQUET
The Hope-Clifford-Hauser Alumni Association will have their annual Alumni Banquet on Saturday, May 18th, at the Hope Elementary School Gymnasium.  This is the 100th banquet and its hoped that a record number of graduates will attend.  Registration will start at 6:00 PM with the dinner at 7:00 PM.  The cost is $15.00 per person and reservations need to be made by Monday, May 13th.  For more information, contact Karen Mize at 812-603-8035 or email at karenmize@sbcglobal.net

CANCER BENEFIT CONCERT AT HEFLIN PARK IN TAYLORSVILLE
There will be a Cancer Benefit Concert for Paul Clear on Sunday, May 19th, at Heflin Park in Taylorsville starting at noon.  Bands that will play include The McGuires, Cousin Freddie, Bigelow P-Funk, Relic, A Major Infraction, Dinis Hill, and Scott Geer and his band.  Admission is $4.00 at the gate with children 12 and under free.  A special thanks to Skeleton Crew Tattoo, Columbus Pawn, Tom Pickett's Music Center, and Bob Poynter Chevrolet in Seymour for their support.  For more information, call 812-799-0082.

2ND ANNUAL FREE 5K DOG WALK
The Fitness Factory & 812CrossFit is having their 2nd Annual Free 5K Dog Walk on Sunday, May 19th, at 1:00 PM. Any donations made will go to the Bartholomew County Humane Society. The walk will start at the gym located at 1750 25th Street (the old Aldi building in the 25th Street Shopping Plaza). EVERYONE is welcome! There will be a limited amount of extra dogs available to walk if you don't have one, please call 812-657-7093 to request a dog to walk that day.

MOTHER/DAUGHTER MEETING FOR JENNINGS CO. FAIR QUEEN PAGEANT
The Jennings County Fair Queen Committee will hold the Mother/Daughter Meeting for those young ladies wishing to compete in the Jennings County Fair Queen Pageant on Sunday, May 19th, at the Jennings County Community Foundation at 6:00 PM.  The Queen Pageant will be held on July 13th at 7:00 PM in the Jennings County High School Auditorium.  For more information, visit www.jenningscountypageant.webs.com.

KNIT AND CROCHET NIGHT IN SEYMOUR
Beginners can learn to knit or crochet and advanced knitters and crocheters can enjoy working on their projects together during "Knit & Crochet Night" at the Seymour Library at 6:30 PM on Thursday, May 23rd. This free program, led by volunteer Georgiann Coons, meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Beginners should bring short, size 7 or 8 needles and a ball of regular worsted weight yarn. Experienced yarn-crafters may bring their current projects, or try new patterns furnished to the group. For more information, call Becky Brewer at 522-3412 ext. 1239.

C-I-P'S SALUTE! CONCERT ON BARTHOLOMEW CO. COURTHOUSE LAWN
The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic will present their annual free Salute! Concert on Friday, May 24th, on the Bartholomew County Courthouse Lawn.  The concert will begin at 5:30 PM with the 25th Street Jazz Singers, at 5:50 PM The Philharmonic's Columbus Indiana Children's Choir will perform, and at 7:00 PM the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic's Salute!

MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION AT NEWLY REMODELED V-F-W POST IN SEYMOUR
You're invited to a Memorial Day Celebration and Christening of the newly remodeled V-F-W Post #1925, 311 S. Jackson Park Drive, Seymour, on Sunday, May 26th.  Come enjoy free food, raffles, door prizes, and watch the Indy 500 on the big screen TVs.

"THE LEGEND OF BUFFALO BILL" AT HARLEQUIN THEATRE IN COLUMBUS
The Harlequin Theatre, located in the FairOaks Mall in Columbus, will present The Legend of Buffalo Bill on Thursday, May 30th, at 7:30 PM.  Advance tickets are $12.00, available at Viewpoint Books in Downtown Columbus and the FairOaks Mall Information Desk.  Tickets will be $15.00 at the door.  For more information, visit www.theharlequintheatre.com.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE CONCERT SERIES KICKS OFF AT S-I-C-A IN SEYMOUR
The Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, 2001 N. Ewing St., Seymour, in partnership with J-C-B, will kick off their Friday Night Live Concert Series on Friday, May 31st, with The Ang Trio from 7:00 - 9:00 PM.  Bring your lawn chairs, picnic dinner, and enjoy a night of classic and contemporary jazz on the S-I-C-A lawn.  For more information, call 812-522-2278 or visit www.soinart.com.

 
REINS TO RECOVERY GOLF SCRAMBLE AT HICKORY HILLS GOLF CLUB
Reins to Recovery will have an 18 Hole Golf Scramble fundraiser on Saturday, June 1st, at the Hickory Hills Golf Club in Brownstown.  The event gets underway with a 9:00 AM shotgun start, and the first 15 4 man teams will play.  Cost is $45.00 per player, which includes cart and meal.  The first, second, and third place team payouts and prizes for the longest drive and closet to the pin.  Sign up by calling Calli Johnson at 812-350-4864 or John Olsen at 812-358-4529.  Reins of Recovery is a not-for-profit Therapeutic Horseback Riding organization in Seymour that reaches children and adults with disabilities using horseback riding therapy.

ABBY BRINKMAN & GIRLS ON THE RUN 5K RUN/WALK AT MILL RACE PARK
The Crossroads of Indiana Race Series will sponsor the 8th Annual Abby Brinkman & Girls on the Run 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 1st, starting and finishing at Mill Race Park in Columbus.  Registration from 7:00 - 8:00 AM, and the race will start at 8:00 AM.  Cost is $20.00 per person before Friday, May 24th.  Pre-register and receive a T-shirt and a Subway gift card.  Cost after May 24th is $25.00.  Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in 6 different age groups.  Sign up online at www.signmeup.com/90958.

  
"A PLACE AT THE TABLE" AT YES CINEMA IN COLUMBUS
The St. Bartholomew Peace and Justice Ministry and the Columbus Food Co-op will sponsor the film A Place at the Table on Monday, June 3rd, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at YES Cinema, 328 Jackson St., Columbus.  Admission is $5.00.  The film looks at the economic, social, and cultural implications for our nation and how solving this is in the best interest of all.  Discussion, facilitated by the local Bread of the World chapter, will follow the film.

 
D-S-I'S 28TH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC AT OTTER CREEK GOLF COURSE IN COLUMBUS
Developmental Services, Inc. will present their 28th annual Best Ball Golf Classic on Wednesday, June 5th, at Otter Creek Golf Course in Columbus.  Cost is $110.00 per player which includes: cart & green fees, a buffet lunch, course refreshments, participation gift package, Pro Shop gift cards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams, chances to win prizes for the longest drive, closest to the pin, and a chance to win $10,000 for a hole-in-one.  Proceeds will benefit children with developmental disabilities in our community.  To sign up or for more information, call D-S-I at 1-800-745-7686 or visit www.dsiservices.org.

SPUD-TACULAR AT PARKSIDE COURT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IN COLUMBUS
The Parkside Court Retirement Community, 3660 Central Avenue, Columbus, invites you to Spud-Tacular on Thursday, June 6th, from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM to benefit Healthy Families, a program of Family Service.  There will be a free Potato Bar with toppings.  In exchange for donations, bring new skill building books, rattles, Play-Doh, glue sticks, washable markers or paints, play balls, memory games, and baby wipes.  For more information, call Annette at Parkside Court at 378-9795 or Cathy at Family Service at 314-2953.

ARTESIAN INVITATIONAL 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNEY IN MARTINSVILLE
The Artesian Invitational 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will be held at West Middle School in Martinsville on Saturday, June 8th.  Registration will begin at 8:00 AM and the first game tips at 9:00 AM.  Cost is $75.00 per team.  There will be age groups for: 7th & 8th grade, high school, and adult.  For more information, visit www.artesianinvitational.org and click on 3 on 3 Basketball.

A-C-S'S RELAY FOR LIFE IN HOPE
2013 marks the 100th anniversary of the American Cancer Society and this year's Relay for Life event in Hope is Saturday, June 8th, and Sunday, June 9th. You can get a team together and help the A-C-S toward stamping out cancer. The 2013 Relay for Life will be  from 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM. For more information, click here.

JOHN SNYDER MEMORIAL BIKE RODEO AT TENN OAKS IN NORTH VERNON
The John Snyder Memorial Bike Rodeo will be on Saturday, June 8th, at the Tenn Oaks Parking Lot in North Vernon from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM.  Kids up to age 18 will be fitted for a free bike helmet.  There will also be drawings for new and gently-used bikes.

RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER AT HAMPTON INN & SUITES IN GREENSBURG
Team Hamptonality will host their Inaugural Princess Tea Party on Saturday, June 8th, at Hampton Inn & Suites, 2075 Michigan Ave., Greensburg, starting at Noon.  Proceeds will go to Relay for Life and help to fight back against cancer.  Any little Princess and/or Prince is invited to take part in the celebration.  Cost is $15.00 for 1 adult and 1 child, RSVP by Friday, May 24th, and payment is due at the time of booking.  Activities will include pictures with your favorite Princess, dancing, games, nails, and make-up.  Lunch will be provided, which will be: sandwiches, chips, pink lemonade, and cookies.  For more information or RSVP, call 812-663-5000.

PRAISE FEST AT FAITH MINISTRIES IN COLUMBUS
Faith Ministries, 5103 State Road 46 West, Columbus, invites you to Praise Fest 2013 on Saturday, June 8th, starting at 6:00 PM.  This evening of praising and honoring God will feature J. Pierre from M.A.N.D.A.T.E. Records and other performers from across our community.  Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and umbrellas.  Admission is free, but it's requested you bring breakfast foods such as cereal, applesauce, and peanut butter or jelly to help Love Chapel feed hungry children in our community this summer.  For more information, call 812-342-4412.

SCHNECK'S SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS CENTER TO HOST FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR
The decision to undergo surgery to control obesity should be considered very carefully and should only be chosen after all other options for weight control are exhausted.  To help in this decision, the Schneck Medical Center will host a free educational seminar on surgical weight loss options the second Monday of each month.  The next seminar will be on Monday, June 10th, at 6:00 PM, in the Schneck Auditorium, just inside the Visitor's Entrance at Schneck Medical Center in Seymour.  For more information, call Cathy Hildebrand at 812-523-5879. 

ED LEWIS MEMORIAL GOLF SCRAMBLE
The 22nd annual Ed Lewis Memorial Golf Scramble is Tuesday, June 11th, at Salt Creek Golf Course in Nashville. Shotgun start at 1:00 PM. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Brown County. For more information, call 812-988-8170.

ANDY CRITZER MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT AT OTTER CREEK
Otter Creek Golf Course will host the annual Andy Critzer Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, June 14th.  Cost is $100.00 per player and includes green & cart fee, lunch, soft drinks, and dinner.  Registration begins at 11:00 AM, and shotgun start with lunch at Noon.  The tournament will be a 4-player scramble with 4 special competitive prize holes.  After play finishes, dinner, presentation of the Andy Critzer Memorial Scholarship, tournament awards presentation, and door prizes.  Proceeds provide scholarships to deserving area high school golfers.  For more information, call 812-372-9373.

ANNUAL INDIANA ANTIQUE MACHINERY SHOW AT JOHNSON COUNTY PARK
The Johnson County Antique Machinery Association will host Indiana's 22nd Annual Antique Machinery Show from Friday, June 14th - Sunday, June 16th, at Johnson County Park.  The show will feature everything John Deere, plus daily entertainment, flea markets, parts vendors, kids games, and women's activities.  Special events include antique tractor pulls, a consignment sale, a garden tractor pull, a parade of power, a horse pull, a church service, tractor games, and a micro mini tractor pull.  No alcohol allowed on grounds, and there will be a $3.00 parking fee.  For more information, visit www.jcamach.org.

3RD ANNUAL SMOKE ON THE SQUARE IN HOPE
The 3rd annual Smoke on the Square will be held on Saturday, June 15th, from 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM on the Hope Town Square.  This Bartholomew County BBQ Cook-Off will feature Duncan Lane and Band X, BBQ pork meals, car and motorcycle cruise-in, BBQ products, cornhole, a cake walk, and other attractions.  Proceeds will benefit the Community Center of Hope.  BBQ teams, register by calling 812-546-4499.  Judging starts at 5:00 PM.

ORGANIZERS SEEKING ARTISTS TO PARTICIPATE IN 2013 DEJA VU ART & FINE CRAFT SHOW
Artists are being sought for this fall's Deja Vu Art and Fine Craft Show, which will be held at The Commons in Columbus on November 16th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.  Because the show is held in celebration of America Recycles Day, all work exhibited is to be made, or at least in part, of scrap or repurposed materials.  If you're interested in exhibiting, submit digital photos and an application to be juried.  Deadline for applications is June 18th, and artists will be notified of the jury results by July 2nd.  A booth rental fee of $75.00 must be paid by July 16th.  For more information, call the Columbus Area Arts Council at 812-376-2539.  Applications may be picked up at the C-A-A-C office, 300 Washington St., Columbus, or visit www.kid-at-art.com/htdoc/dejavuentry2013.html.

NATIONAL FLIP FLOP DAY AT TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
You can help Camp Sunshine and also receive a free 24 oz. Jetty Punch Smoothie at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on Friday, June 21st, from 2:00 - 7:00 PM by wearing your favorite flip flops.  Now through June 21st, you can donate money to help Camp Sunshine, which is the only retreat in the nation to address the effects of a life threatening illness on every member of the immediate family- the ill child, the parents, and siblings.

SEYMOUR HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1993 TO CELEBRATE 20 YEAR REUNION
Graduates of the Seymour High School Class of 1993 will celebrate their 20 year class reunion the weekend of June 21st.  Several activities are planned for both Friday and Saturday.  Friday's events include the TOG Band performing Friday Night Live from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, 2001 N. Ewing St., Seymour.  Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and food and drinks are allowed. Saturday's activities begin at 11:00 AM with a tour of Seymour High School by Principal Greg Prange.  A family picnic will begin at noon at Gaiser Park, Seymour.  Kids activities will be offered and guests should bring a picnic lunch.  The class reunion will be held from 6:00 - 11:00 PM at Celebrations, located at the Shops at Seymour.  Tickets are $25.00 per person and include dinner by the Brooklyn Pizza Company, entertainment, and door prizes.  For more information, email Kristin Campbell at klcampbell2001@yahoo.com or Jane Hayes at flamingolark@aol.com.

TAME THE TERRAIN
The T3 race is roughly four miles. It may seem longer after going up and down the hills of Jennings County, rock walls, ravines, cliffs, ponds and a river. Participants are expected to complete all the obstacles. If you are too scared, unable or just plain don't want to do an obstacle, no worries. Our volunteers will provide you with an alternative. All participants must be at least 14 years old the day of the race. The entry fee before May 31st is $45. June 1-15 - $60. For more information, click here.

  
ANCHOR HOUSE 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNEY AT SEYMOUR HIGH SCHOOL
Anchor House, Jackson County's homeless shelter, will host a 3-on-3 Basketball Tourney on Saturday, July 13th, at the Seymour High School gym.  Games start at 8:00 AM.  The fee is $120.00 per team, and entry deadline is June 30th.  Junior divisions are from ages 11 - 18, and winners will receive trophies.  Adult divisions are 19 - 34 and 35 and over, and winners will receive cash prizes.  Age verification is required for all players.  Register your team by visiting www.anchorhouse3on3.com.  For more information, call Deb Bedwell at 812-522-9308.

FAMILY SERVICE GOLF SCRAMBLE & LUNCHEON AT HARRISON LAKE COUNTRY CLUB
The Family Service Golf Scramble & Luncheon will be held on Friday, September 19th, at Harrison Lake Country Club.  The luncheon will begin at 11:30 AM with door prizes.  Entry fee for the golf scramble will be $90.00 per player that includes green fees and cart.  Singles, foursomes, and corporate teams are welcome.  Registration will start at 11:30 AM with a 1:00 PM shotgun start.  There will also be a 50/50 raffle and golfers have a chance to win a car from Renner Motors.  There will be awards for the first and second place teams, longest putt, longest drive, and closest to the pin (men & women).  Register online at http://bit.ly.Yh9o3j or visit www.familyservicebc.org for more information.